Tree Pests can Hide in Firewood
 Forests all across the state of Montana are at risk from invasive insects and diseases. These damaging pests don’t often fly to Montana on their own. Instead, these unwanted hitchhikers are usually brought in on firewood from out of state.
Together, everyone can do their part to protect Montana’s trees from the emerald ash borer and other tree-killing pests. Buy firewood where you’ll burn it or gather firewood on site if permitted.
Tell your friends--don’t bring firewood into Montana from out of state. Learn more at Don't Move Firewood.
Webinars this week:
The North American Invasive Species Management Association is hosting educational webinars on priority invasive species issues the week of NISAW. Click the links below to register or get more information on the NISAW events page.
Monday, February 28th at 9:00 am (mountain) – USGS Decision Science – Modeling and Structured Decision Making
Tuesday, March 1st at 10:00 am (mountain) – Climate Change and Invasive Species
Wednesday, March 2nd at 10:00 am (mountain) – Protect the Uninfested West from Aquatic Invasive Species
Thursday, March 3rd at 11:00 pm (mountain) – Pacific Green Crab Management
Friday, March 4th at 10:00 am (mountain) – Firewood Rules, Certifications, and Recommendations across the USA (Presentation by Montana MISC member Leigh Greenwood)
Montana Invasive Species Council
The Montana Invasive Species Council (MISC) is a statewide partnership working to protect Montana’s economy, natural resources, and public health through a coordinated approach to combat invasive species.
MISC and our partners urge all Montanans to share this information widely and take these simple measures to be informed, attentive, and accountable for preventing the spread of terrestrial and aquatic invasive species.
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